The CPTA's College Conversations
Ever wish you had a friend at the College that you could call when you have questions about the standards of practice or challenging situations you encounter in practice?
In this friendly and informative podcast, the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta’s staff and guests will highlight issues of regulatory importance and answer common questions about the standards of practice.
Got questions? We have answers! We can help you navigate the challenges of physiotherapy practice.
- Update frequency
- every 29 days
- Average duration
- 17 minutes
- Episodes
- 77
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Episode 76 - Connecting the Dots: Standards or Practice, Code of Ethical Conduct, and Core Professional Values
Speakers: Jody Prohar and Leanne Loranger
On this episode of the College Conversations podcast, Jody and Leanne discuss the Code of Ethical Conduct and the Core Professional Values and how these foun…
Episode 75 - Trend Spotting with the CPTA
Speakers: Jody Prohar and Leanne Loranger
Every other year World Physiotherapy hosts a conference to bring together clinicians, researchers, and policy makers from around the world to discuss matte…
Episode 74 - Physiotherapists and Interventional Radiology Procedures – What are the Boundaries of Practice?
Speakers: Sean FitzGerald and Leanne Loranger
Can a physiotherapist order a bone scan? What about a protein-rich-plasma injection?
Is there a difference between ordering interventional radiology …
Episode 73 - Show Don't Tell - Demonstrating A Practice Focus Before You Advertise It
Speakers: Sean FitzGerald and Leanne Loranger
In the private sector, physiotherapists are always trying to find ways to market the services they provide and explain what they can offer to their cli…
Episode 72 - Getting Workplace Relationships ‘Just Right’
Speakers: Sean FitzGerald and Leanne Loranger
In 2025 the College added performance expectations to the Standards of Practice related to how physiotherapists interact with colleagues, students, and…
Episode 71 - A Deep Dive into Virtual Care - Avoiding Regulatory Concerns
Speakers: Sean FitzGerald and Leanne Loranger
In 2025 a new standard of practice related to virtual care by Alberta physiotherapists came into effect. On this episode, Sean and Leanne discuss the h…
Episode 70 - Maintaining Your Registration Information
Speakers: Jody Prohar and Leanne Loranger
Up to date member profile information matters for physiotherapists because it can:
· Help to prevent the physiotherapist’s registration number from…
Episode 69 - Highlighting Updates to the Evidence-Informed Practice Standard
Speakers: Jody Prohar and Leanne Loranger
Evidence-informed practice is foundational to physiotherapy practice. As a profession, physiotherapists take pride in the fact that physiotherapy is an evi…
Episode 68 - 2024 Year in Review, 2025 Year in Preview
Speakers: Jody Prohar and Leanne Loranger
On this episode of College Conversations, Jody and Leanne take stock of the year that was and discuss what’s coming our way in 2025.
Looking back at 2024…
Episode 67 - What constitutes an appropriate physiotherapy assessment?
Speakers: Sean FitzGerald and Leanne Loranger
On January 1, 2025, updated standards of practice for Alberta physiotherapists take effect. The updated Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment Standard of …
Episode 66 - Implementing the new Health Equity and Anti-Discrimination and Indigenous Cultural Safety & Humility Standards of Practice
Speakers: Jody Prohar and Leanne Loranger
On this episode, Jody and Leanne discuss the new Health Equity and Anti-Discrimination and Indigenous Cultural Safety & Humility standards of practice and th…
Episode 65 - Updated Standards of Practice – Not Knowing Could Hurt You
Speakers: Jody Prohar and Leanne Loranger
At their September meeting, Council voted to approve the updated Standards of Practice for Alberta Physiotherapists. These updated standards will be in effec…
Episode 64 - Are you engaged in a risky business?
Speakers: Jody Prohar and Leanne Loranger
On this episode of College Conversations, Jody and Leanne ask Alberta physiotherapists ‘are you engaged in a risky business?’ Listen to the episode to learn …
Episode 63 - Rise of the Machines – AI in Physiotherapy Practice
Over the last couple of years, there has been a steady increase in the public discourse about artificial intelligence or AI. Since the release of the generative AI tool ChatGPT4 in spring of 2023 we …
Episode 62 - Sharing Circles – A Step in the Journey Towards Culturally Safe Care for Indigenous Clients
Speakers: Amanda Gould and Leanne Loranger
Amanda Gould, Indigenous Knowledge Keeper, and Cultural Advisor to the College joins Leanne on this special, extended episode, of College Conversations. We …
Episode 61 - Are you ready for your close-up? Video recording in physiotherapy practice
Speakers: Sean FitzGerald and Leanne Loranger
In this episode, Sean and Leanne discuss video recording in physiotherapy practice settings, including video surveillance, generating recordings of virtu…
Episode 60 - Legislative Responsibilities – Not Knowing Can Hurt You
Speakers: Jody Prohar and Leanne Loranger
Physiotherapists adhere to the legislation that applies to their practice. That responsibility is enshrined in the Code of Ethical Conduct. But what legislat…
Episode 59 - Shifting from Witness to Intervenor – Discussing Bystander Intervention and Physiotherapy
Speakers: Sean FitzGerald and Leanne Loranger
“A bystander is a person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part.” What does bystander intervention mean and why does bystander int…
Episode 58 - Being a Regulated Professional – What’s In It For Me?
Speakers: Jody Prohar and Leanne Loranger
When you think about the College’s past messaging about its role – that it exists to safeguard and serve the public interest and receives its mandate from th…
Episode 57 - Emails, Newsletters, Podcasts – Oh My! The College Communications Review
Speakers: Jody Prohar and Leanne Loranger
All physiotherapists need a basic awareness of the rules of practice and professional expectations for physiotherapists in Alberta. The College uses many too…